When I participated in Deepak Chopra’s meditation for compassion this past week, he said several things which really resonated with me. I think one of the most important for people to hear was his response to a question about forgiveness: “Forgive not because the other person deserves it, but because…

I don’t mean to sound braggadocious, but I came home from work today to find a dozen red roses and a love note from my significant other (herein known as the SO). It’s not really bragging as much as shock because it’s been over 5 years since I was surprised…

Gratitude is feeling joy for something. Feeling joy for something should compel you to be grateful for that which brings you joy, but it’s important to remember that joy is not only in the big things. It is also found in the smallest of things like a smile, or hug…

I meet people who hate the world, and they blame the world for their hate. I meet people who love the world, and they see nothing but love in it. Your love or hate is a reflection of YOU, not the whole. What do you wish to reflect to the world?

I was reading something online (and now I can’t remember where or by whom), but it talked about service and love being synonymous. The timing is perfect in my life for this message. My grandmother is ill, and my family has rallied around, ensuring she is well-taken care of. She…

I woke to the giggles of a 4-year-old (Poet), and we drove Aspen to work, receiving a tasty wake-me-up in return. After breakfast, Poe and I played our hearts out with crafts and play-doh and Barbies. I saw Blythe, and spent some time outside with Lyra while she looked up at every tree…

A friend recently posted on Facebook a video of a man on trying to break a board on his head because he believed in himself. He didn’t do it and got very upset. I’m not a doctor, and I am in no way qualified to diagnose anything; however, I know…

Showing respect for yourself tells the world you are worthy of respect. While some think people should simply respect each other, it can be hard to respect another human who most obviously doesn’t show respect for the self. When that happens, when a person is disrespectful toward themselves, it typically translates…

This meme is based off the Carlos Slim quote: “It’s important to give a better country to your children, but it is more important to give better children to your country.” I’m a big proponent of “thought in conception”. We would hate to think the gods of our faiths created us…

I have many friends and family whom I love. I don’t always get to spend time with them for many reasons (distance, time, etc…); however, the love is always there. When paths merge again, there is so much to share and learn with each other!